Accessibility

10 phrases · Russian with romanization, English and audio

  1. Это место доступно для инвалидных колясок?

    E-to MES-to dos-TUP-no dlya in-va-LID-nykh ko-LYAS-ok

    Is this place wheelchair accessible?

    Usage

    Ask whether a venue can be accessed by wheelchair

    Grammar Note

    "Для + genitive" means "for". "Инвалидных колясок" is the genitive plural of "инвалидная коляска" (wheelchair).

  2. У вас есть лифт?

    U vas yest' lift

    Do you have an elevator / lift?

    Usage

    Ask whether a building has an elevator

    Grammar Note

    Russian expresses possession with "у + genitive + есть". "Вас" is the genitive of "вы" (you/formal).

  3. Мне нужен номер с условиями для инвалидов.

    Mne NU-zhen NO-mer s us-LO-vi-ya-mi dlya in-va-LI-dov

    I need a room with accessibility features.

    Usage

    Request an accessible room when checking in or booking a hotel

    Grammar Note

    "Нужен" is a short-form adjective agreeing with the subject's gender; "номер" is masculine, hence "нужен" (not "нужна/нужно").

  4. Есть ли пандус или вход без ступенек?

    Yest' li PAN-dus I-li vkhod bez stu-PE-nek

    Is there a ramp or step-free entrance?

    Usage

    Ask about step-free entry to a building

    Grammar Note

    "Есть ли" introduces a yes/no question ("is there...?"); "ли" is the question particle. "Без + genitive" means "without".

  5. Где находится туалет для инвалидов?

    Gde na-KHO-dit-sya tua-LET dlya in-va-LI-dov

    Where is the accessible restroom?

    Usage

    Ask where the accessible toilet is located

    Grammar Note

    "Где находится" is the standard "where is" phrase. "Находится" is a reflexive verb in the third-person singular.

  6. У меня нарушение зрения — вы можете мне помочь?

    U me-NYA na-ru-SHE-ni-ye ZRE-ni-ya — vy MO-zhe-te mne po-MOCH'

    I am visually impaired — can you help me?

    Usage

    Inform someone of visual impairment and request assistance

    Grammar Note

    "У меня" expresses possession/state. "Вы можете + infinitive" is a polite way to ask for help.

  7. У вас есть меню с крупным шрифтом?

    U vas yest' me-NYU s KRUP-nym SHRIF-tom

    Do you have large-print menus?

    Usage

    Request a large-print menu at a restaurant or attraction

    Grammar Note

    "С + instrumental" means "with". "Крупным" is the instrumental form of "крупный" (large/big).

  8. Есть ли аудиогиды?

    Yest' li au-di-o-GI-dy

    Are there audio guides available?

    Usage

    Ask at a museum or tourist attraction whether audio guides are available

    Grammar Note

    "Есть ли" introduces an existential yes/no question. "Аудиогиды" is the plural of the compound "аудиогид" (audio guide).

  9. Я пользуюсь слуховым аппаратом — пожалуйста, говорите чётко.

    Ya POL'-zu-yus' slu-kho-VYM ap-pa-RA-tom — po-ZHA-luy-sta, go-vo-RI-te CHYOT-ko

    I use a hearing aid — please speak clearly.

    Usage

    Inform someone you wear a hearing aid and ask them to speak clearly

    Grammar Note

    "Пользоваться + instrumental" means "to use". "Говорите" is the polite/plural imperative of "говорить" (to speak).

  10. Можно мне войти с собакой-поводырём?

    MOZH-no mne voy-TI s so-BA-koy-po-vo-dy-RYOM

    Can I bring my service / guide dog?

    Usage

    Ask whether a service or guide dog is permitted on the premises

    Grammar Note

    "Можно + infinitive" asks for permission. "Поводырь" means guide/leader; "собака-поводырь" literally means "guide dog".

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